Endoscopic facelift: an end to long incisions

The endoscopic facelift has become the standard in European and Turkish clinics over the past 5 years. It is technically more complex, but for the patient it is dramatically better.

Classic or endoscopic

The classic facelift

• A 30-40 cm suture from the hairline in front of the ear to the back of the neck
• 2-3 weeks of swelling
• 3-6 months of redness in the scar
• The hairline may shift

The endoscopic facelift

• 5-7 incisions of 1-2 cm (hidden in the hairline)
• 1-2 weeks of swelling
• Practically invisible marks
• The hairline does not shift

How does it work?

1. 1The surgeon makes 5-7 mini incisions in the hairline
2. 2The endoscope camera enters through one incision, the instrument through another
3. 3The skin and muscles of the face are seen on the camera and lifted again
4. 4They are fixed in the new position with screws or threads
5. 5The mini incisions are sutured

Which areas does it lift?

• The forehead and brows (brow lift)
• The mid-face
• The cheeks
• The jawline (jowl)
• The neck (mini)

The ideal candidate

• 35-55 years old
• Good skin elasticity (skin that has not lost it entirely yet)
• Wants a natural result rather than a "marble statue" look
• Preserving the hairline matters (women, for instance, do not want to see marks when they tie their hair back)

Drawbacks

• If the skin has sagged a great deal, the classic method suits better
• It demands serious expertise from the surgeon
• It is usually more expensive than the classic facelift

About the price

The price depends on the method chosen (classic, endoscopic, or mini endoscopic for the mid-face only). The exact amount can only be found out at a consultation.

Recovery schedule